Linux IP Masquerade mini HOWTO Linux IP Masquerade mini HOWTO Ambrose Au, [e-mail] v1.20, 10 November 1997This document describes how to enable IP masquerade feature on a Linux host, allowing connected computers that do not have registered Internet IP addresses to connect to the Internet through your Linux box.1. Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Foreword, Feedback & Credits1.3 Copyright & Disclaimer2. Background Knowledge2.1 What is IP Masquerade?2.2 Current Status2.3 Who Can Benefit From IP Masquerade?2.4 Who Doesn't Need IP Masquerade?2.5 How IP Masquerade Works?2.6 Requirements for Using IP Masquerade on Linux 2.x3. Setting Up IP Masquerade3.1 Compiling the Kernel for IP Masquerade Support3.2 Assigning Private Network IP Address3.3 Configuring the OTHER machines3.4 Configuring IP Forwarding Policies3.5 Testing IP Masquerade4. Other IP Masquerade Issues and Software Support4.1 Problems with IP Masquerade4.2 Incoming services4.3 Supported Client Software and Other Setup Note4.4 IP Firewall Administration (ipfwadm)4.5 IP Masquerade and Demand-Dial-Up4.6 IPautofw Packet Fowarder5. Miscellaneous5.1 Getting Help5.2 Thanks to5.3 Reference .